SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka 2024

Sri Lanka will be taking on New Zealand in the first T20I match at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla on 9th November at 7:00 PM IST.

Get the best SL vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st T20I match of the New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka 2024. Expert analysis and more.

SL vs NZ Match Preview:

The highly anticipated T20I series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand gets underway as the two teams clash in the series opener. The stage is set for an exhilarating contest at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.

Charith Asalanka will lead Sri Lanka’s charge, while Mitchell Santner takes the reins for New Zealand. Sri Lanka’s batting lineup boasts talented players like Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Bhanuka Rajapaksa, supported by the spin wizardry of Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana.

New Zealand, meanwhile, will bank on the explosive batting of Glenn Phillips, Tim Robinson, and Mark Chapman, with Mitchell Santner providing all-round expertise. Their potent bowling attack will be led by Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi, and Zakary Foulkes.

With both teams packed with T20 specialists, an entertaining and closely contested match is on the cards. The series opener promises to set the tone for a thrilling T20I series.

SL vs NZ Head-to-Head Record:

Teams	Matches Won
Sri Lanka	9
New Zealand	13

SL vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report:

Temperature	27°C
Weather Forecast	Light Rain
Pitch Behaviour	Batting-friendly
Best Suited To	Spin
Average 1st innings score	180

Record of chasing teams:

Records	Poor
Winning %	33%

SL vs NZ Playing 11s (Predicted):

Sri Lanka Playing 11: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka ©, Kamindu Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara

New Zealand Playing 11: Tim Robinson, Will Young, Henry Nicholl, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Mitch Hay (wk), Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Santner ©, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi, Zakary Foulkes

Hot Picks for SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:

Captaincy Picks:

Pathum Nissanka– He is a right-handed batsman from Sri Lanka who opens the innings for them.

Wanindu Hasaranga – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler from Sri Lanka.

Top Picks:

Mitchell Santner – He is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from New Zealand.

Matheesha Pathirana – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm fast bowler from Sri Lanka.

Budget Picks:

Michael Bracewell – He is a left-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from New Zealand.

Ish Sodhi – He is a right-handed batsman and leg-break bowler from New Zealand.

SL vs NZ Captain and Vice-captain Choices:

Captain	Wanindu Hasaranga & Pathum Nissanka
Vice-Captain	Mitchell Santner & Matheesha Pathirana

SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

Keeper – Kusal Mendis
Batsmen – Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Glenn Phillips
All-rounders – Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Mitchell Santner (vc), Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis
Bowlers – Matheesha Pathirana, Lockie Ferguson, Maheesh Theekshana

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SL vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

Keeper – Kusal Mendis
Batsmen – Pathum Nissanka (c), Charith Asalanka, Glenn Phillips
All-rounders – Wanindu Hasaranga, Mitchell Santner, Dunith Wellalage
Bowlers – Matheesha Pathirana (vc), Lockie Ferguson, Maheesh Theekshana, Ish Sodhi